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Deficit Hawks 'Have No Monopoly On Morality,' Summers SaysIn the latest of many conversations with policymakers about the economy, federal deficits and the debt, NPR hears from the former Clinton-era Treasury secretary who went on to be a top economic adviser in the Obama White House.Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:31:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/28/241374244/deficit-hawks-have-no-monopoly-on-morality-summers-says?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/28/241374244/deficit-hawks-have-no-monopoly-on-morality-summers-saysIn the latest of many conversations with policymakers about the economy, federal deficits and the debt, NPR hears from the former Clinton-era Treasury secretary who went on to be a top economic adviser in the Obama White House.

]]>Mark MemmottObama Pushes Congress To Avoid Automatic Cuts; GOP Says It's Not The ProblemWhile the president again charged that Republicans aren't willing to close tax loopholes for the rich, Republicans repeated that they think Obama just "wants to spend more." Automatic cuts are set to start March 1.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:09:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/19/172393985/obama-pushes-congress-to-avoid-automatic-cuts-gop-says-its-not-the-problem?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/19/172393985/obama-pushes-congress-to-avoid-automatic-cuts-gop-says-its-not-the-problemWhile the president again charged that Republicans aren't willing to close tax loopholes for the rich, Republicans repeated that they think Obama just "wants to spend more." Automatic cuts are set to start March 1.

]]>Mark MemmottObama Calls For Small Package Of Cuts, Tax Changes To Head Off 'Sequester'A March 1 deadline looms. That's when deep, automatic federal spending cuts are set to kick in. The president is asking for a small package that the White House says would give Congress more time to reach a permanent solution to budget problems.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:02:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/05/171158110/obama-to-call-for-small-package-of-cuts-tax-changes-to-head-off-sequester?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/05/171158110/obama-to-call-for-small-package-of-cuts-tax-changes-to-head-off-sequesterA March 1 deadline looms. That's when deep, automatic federal spending cuts are set to kick in. The president is asking for a small package that the White House says would give Congress more time to reach a permanent solution to budget problems.

]]>Mark Memmott'Fiscal Cliff' Deadline Looms, But Sense Of Urgency Seems To Be LackingThe president's coming back to the White House from his vacation. But that was expected. Senators are returning to the Capitol, but don't seem to be in a hurry. And House members haven't yet been told to get back to work. Many signs point to a partial deal, if that, before the New Year's Eve "deadline."Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:10:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/26/168084722/fiscal-cliff-deadline-looms-but-sense-of-urgency-seems-to-be-lacking?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/26/168084722/fiscal-cliff-deadline-looms-but-sense-of-urgency-seems-to-be-lackingThe president's coming back to the White House from his vacation. But that was expected. Senators are returning to the Capitol, but don't seem to be in a hurry. And House members haven't yet been told to get back to work. Many signs point to a partial deal, if that, before the New Year's Eve "deadline."

]]>Mark MemmottEverybody Over The Cliff?With the collapse of House Speaker John Boehner's "Plan B," there's renewed talk about the likelihood that the end-of-year tax hikes and automatic spending cuts will not be avoided. A dive off the so-called fiscal cliff could hit the economy hard. But it also could force compromise in the new year.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:30:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/21/167779206/everybody-over-the-cliff?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/21/167779206/everybody-over-the-cliffWith the collapse of House Speaker John Boehner's "Plan B," there's renewed talk about the likelihood that the end-of-year tax hikes and automatic spending cuts will not be avoided. A dive off the so-called fiscal cliff could hit the economy hard. But it also could force compromise in the new year.

]]>Mark MemmottHouse Punts Tax Bill Vote And Goes Into RecessHouse Speaker John Boehner said the House did not have enough support for the bill, which deals with the tax portion of the fiscal cliff.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:02:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/20/167749151/house-passes-spending-portion-of-boehners-plan-b?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/20/167749151/house-passes-spending-portion-of-boehners-plan-bHouse Speaker John Boehner said the House did not have enough support for the bill, which deals with the tax portion of the fiscal cliff.

]]>Bill Chappell'Take Me Out Of It,' President Urges GOP, And 'Take The Deal'With the so-called fiscal cliff looming, President Obama argued Wednesday that he's gone "at least halfway" in meeting Republicans' demands. Now, he said, some in the GOP may just be resisting a deal because they find it hard to "say yes to me."Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:48:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/19/167627814/take-me-out-of-it-president-tells-gop-and-take-the-deal?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/19/167627814/take-me-out-of-it-president-tells-gop-and-take-the-dealWith the so-called fiscal cliff looming, President Obama argued Wednesday that he's gone "at least halfway" in meeting Republicans' demands. Now, he said, some in the GOP may just be resisting a deal because they find it hard to "say yes to me."

]]>Mark MemmottIs A 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Near?Some signs are pointing to an agreement being reached soon to avoid the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts. Of course, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner have tried to strike a "grand bargain" before, only to have it fall apart.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:15:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/18/167520314/is-a-fiscal-cliff-deal-near?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/18/167520314/is-a-fiscal-cliff-deal-nearSome signs are pointing to an agreement being reached soon to avoid the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts. Of course, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner have tried to strike a "grand bargain" before, only to have it fall apart.

]]>Mark MemmottObama And Boehner Meet Again; 'Fiscal Cliff' Still LoomsPresident Obama hosted House Speaker John Boehner Thursday, spending nearly an hour together in which they discussed ways to avert the looming "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and tax hikes that will arrive at the end of 2012. Boehner left the White House at 6 p.m., apparently without reaching a deal.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:24:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/13/167200974/obama-and-boehner-meet-at-white-house-session-ends-without-deal?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/13/167200974/obama-and-boehner-meet-at-white-house-session-ends-without-dealPresident Obama hosted House Speaker John Boehner Thursday, spending nearly an hour together in which they discussed ways to avert the looming "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and tax hikes that will arrive at the end of 2012. Boehner left the White House at 6 p.m., apparently without reaching a deal.

]]>Bill ChappellOn 'Fiscal Cliff,' Majority Of Public Sides With Democrats, Pew Poll SaysFifty-five percent of those surveyed said President Obama is making a "serious effort" to work with Republicans. Just 32 percent said Republicans are making a serious effort to work with the Democratic president.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:25:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/13/167159547/on-fiscal-cliff-majority-of-public-sides-with-democrats-pew-poll-says?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/13/167159547/on-fiscal-cliff-majority-of-public-sides-with-democrats-pew-poll-saysFifty-five percent of those surveyed said President Obama is making a "serious effort" to work with Republicans. Just 32 percent said Republicans are making a serious effort to work with the Democratic president.

]]>Mark MemmottObama: I'll Veto A 'One-Sided Deal,' It's Time 'To Do What's Right'He says he won't sign a plan that changes entitlements unless it also asks more from the wealthy. Combined with $1 trillion in spending cuts agreed to this summer, Obama said his plan would trim "more than $4 trillion ... in a way that is fair."Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:20:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/19/140595475/obama-ill-veto-a-one-sided-deal-its-time-to-do-whats-right?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/19/140595475/obama-ill-veto-a-one-sided-deal-its-time-to-do-whats-rightHe says he won't sign a plan that changes entitlements unless it also asks more from the wealthy. Combined with $1 trillion in spending cuts agreed to this summer, Obama said his plan would trim "more than $4 trillion ... in a way that is fair."

]]>Mark MemmottFive Things To Know About Obama's Deficit PlanThe president will say his plan would pare $4 trillion more from federal deficits over the next decade. He's adding more than $3 trillion to the amount that lawmakers have already agreed to.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:35:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/19/140591817/five-things-to-know-about-obamas-deficit-plan?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/19/140591817/five-things-to-know-about-obamas-deficit-planThe president will say his plan would pare $4 trillion more from federal deficits over the next decade. He's adding more than $3 trillion to the amount that lawmakers have already agreed to.

]]>Mark MemmottObama To Hold News Conference FridayThe president is scheduled to take questions at 11 a.m. ET. The main topic: The ongoing deficit-reduction talks. It will be the president's second back-and-forth with reporters this week.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:25:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/14/137924536/obama-to-hold-news-conference-friday?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/14/137924536/obama-to-hold-news-conference-fridayThe president is scheduled to take questions at 11 a.m. ET. The main topic: The ongoing deficit-reduction talks. It will be the president's second back-and-forth with reporters this week.

]]>Mark MemmottBoehner: 'Disagreements Are Not Personal'But Democrats, the House speaker said, "insist on raising taxes" and are not "serious enough on fundamental entitlement reform. ... It takes two to tango and they're not there yet."Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:48:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/11/137769513/boehner-disagreements-are-not-personal?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=deficitreduction
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/11/137769513/boehner-disagreements-are-not-personalBut Democrats, the House speaker said, "insist on raising taxes" and are not "serious enough on fundamental entitlement reform. ... It takes two to tango and they're not there yet."